About this episode

Jenn discusses the reasons why book marketing programs often fail for authors and what foundational elements are necessary for success.

If you've paid for book marketing help before, did the work, and still didn't see results. Your skepticism is valid, and this episode is going to honor that. Jenn breaks down the three real reasons book marketing programs don't work for most authors, what's actually missing when tactics don't land, and what needs to be in place before any strategy can do its job. No overselling, no shortcuts, just an honest conversation about what's different when marketing is built on the right foundation. Links The 90-Day Book Sales System Done-WITH-You Services : Social Growth Sessions Next Level Marketing Sessions Watch the video on YouTube

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Host: Jenn Hanson-dePaula

Topics covered

• book marketing
• author strategies
• marketing skepticism
• tactics
• foundational marketing

Keywords

• book marketing
• author
• marketing strategies
• skepticism
• tactics
• foundations

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